Optimise local government culture with Barrett Values Centre tools. Truth About Local Government helps councils measure culture, identify leadership gaps, and embed values into recruitment and systems. Our 12-month programme builds engagement, retention, and performance, with annual diagnostics for sustainable change. Transform culture into a strategic advantage and deliver better outcomes for staff and residents.

Discover the pros and cons of internal vs external organisational design (OD) consultancy in UK local government. Explore how councils are navigating transformation, reorganisation, and devolution by blending internal OD teams with external expertise. Learn from case studies including Somerset, Luton, and Hillingdon, and understand when to use Big Four firms, SMEs, or in-house capability to drive sustainable change, build internal capacity, and deliver long-term value.

Explore the difference and synergy between organisational design and organisational development in UK local government. Learn why both are essential during transformation, with case studies from Hillingdon, Suffolk, and Essex councils. Discover how aligning structure with strategy and investing in people leads to resilient, responsive public services. Ideal for council leaders, HR professionals, and transformation teams navigating change.